Washington, Oct. 2 -- Representative Gabe Vasquez issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) secured $96 million in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to build a new, technologically advanced health center at the Alamo Navajo Chapter. The health center will serve over 2,600 Tribal residents living in the communities of Alamo, Magdalena, and Socorro.
"This $96 million investment is a major step toward ensuring the Alamo Navajo community has access to the quality health care it deserves," said Vasquez. "For too long, Tribal communities have been denied access to reliable healthcare - being forced to drive incredibly long distances and go to great length...